stain

Example Sentences

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She, along with her supervisor, Sam Smith, developed the water and stain repellent Scotchgard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

She describes it as "an unnecessary stain" on their legacy.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

As he grabs a paper towel to wipe a stain on his stovetop, he narrates what he is doing, as the manager he met at the cafe had instructed him to do.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

He knew that slavery would be a permanent stain on his reputation.

From Slate • Feb. 16, 2026

“I saw a stain from the orange powder on Coach Quinn’s uniform. She must have spilled some on herself while mixing it.”

From "The Missing Mitt (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #2)" by Franklin W. Dixon